Chicago to Thunder Bay (MDW–YQT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
YTZ Toronto 5h 5m PDTS → PDPULTS Toronto (YTZ) to Thunder Bay flights
YWG Winnipeg ~4h 41m → WS Winnipeg (YWG) to Thunder Bay flights
YYC Calgary ~7h 40m → WS Calgary (YYC) to Thunder Bay flights
CUN Cancún ~9h 34m WN → Cancún (CUN) to Thunder Bay flights
PUJ Punta Cana ~11h 38m WN → Punta Cana (PUJ) to Thunder Bay flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Thunder Bay
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and YQT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore MDW Routes YQT Routes MDW Live Flights YQT Live Flights MDW Delays YQT Delays
All flights from Thunder Bay (YQT) Thunder Bay to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to YQT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
YWG ~4h 41m YTZ ~5h 5m YYC ~7h 40m CUN ~9h 34m PUJ ~11h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
75
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → YQT
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
100%
Return
YQT → MDW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → YQT delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Thunder Bay is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · YQT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Thunder Bay.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

MDW–YQT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Thunder Bay route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: YQT
Full nameThunder Bay International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQT / CYQT
TimezoneAmerica/Thunder_Bay
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation653 ft / 199 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to YQT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Billy Bishop Toronto City.
Thunder Bay is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from YQT to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Billy Bishop Toronto City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.